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Firezone

firezone.devVPN, proxy & anonymity

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 2 Oct 2026; it is registered on GitHub and has been in the index since 23 Sep 2026. How this is checked

Firezone is an open-source zero-trust access platform that replaces traditional VPNs with WireGuard-based connectivity. It provides identity-provider directory sync, policy-based access controls, connection visibility, and clients for major desktop and mobile platforms.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Commercial OSSApache-2.0WebCloud-managedSelf-hostedmacOSWindowsLinux
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Visit firezone.dev
9.1kstars
459forks
10features
2020since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Replacing complex VPN and network access controls with manageable zero-trust access policies.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: IT and security teams at organizations

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: monitoring

Inferred · not functionally tested

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: commercial_oss · license: Apache-2.0 · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, cloud_managed, self_hosted, macos, windows, linux, ios, android

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: firezone.dev · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the VPN, proxy & anonymity space, Firezone takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on replacing complex VPN and network access controls with manageable zero-trust access policies. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a B2B product for IT and security teams at organizations. Basis unknown · not verified: It follows a commercial open-source model under the Apache-2.0 license. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web, macOS, Windows, Linux, and iOS, and it can be self-hosted.

Behind Firezone is Firezone, Inc., and it first shipped in 2020. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 9.1k stars and 1.2k commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include wireGuard connectivity, zero-trust access, and access policies.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • WireGuard connectivity
  • Zero-trust access
  • Access policies
  • Directory sync
  • Identity integration
  • Connection visibility

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
zero-trust-network-accesswireguard-vpnidentity-provider-syncaccess-policies

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Framework
Next.jsWordPress
Hosting
Vercel
Written with
Claude Code
Runs on
BrowserCloud-managedSelf-hostedmacOSWindowsLinuxiOSAndroid
Written with — evidence
Claude Code
commit 2a7e58f8e2c8 · since Sep 2026
Detected from
Next.js
x-nextjs-prerender header · /_next/static/ in the HTML · __next_f in the HTML
Vercel
x-vercel-id header · x-vercel-cache header
WordPress
/wp-content/ in the HTML

Trust & compliance

License
Apache-2.0
Public signals
HTTPSPrivacy PolicyTerms of ServiceOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 9.1kActive maintenance
Legal
Privacy Policy Terms of Service

Indexing history

3

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed2 Oct · 04:59 UTC
    Building reliable (and fast) directory sync seen via Hacker News firehose (Algolia)
    Source: Hacker News firehose (Algolia) · Open
  2. Indexed25 Sep · 02:58 UTC
    Finding bugs you didn't think to test for seen via Hacker News firehose (Algolia)
    Source: Hacker News firehose (Algolia) · Open
  3. Indexed23 Sep · 22:22 UTC
    Manage Firezone as code with Terraform seen via Hacker News firehose (Algolia)
    Source: Hacker News firehose (Algolia) · Open

Frequently asked questions about Firezone

What is Firezone?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Firezone focuses on replacing complex VPN and network access controls with manageable zero-trust access policies. It is catalogued under VPN, proxy & anonymity on PulseGate.
Who is Firezone for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Firezone is a B2B product built for IT and security teams at organizations.
Does Firezone have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: The core is open source (Apache-2.0), with commercial offerings on top.
What platforms does Firezone run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Firezone runs on the web, macOS, Windows, Linux, and iOS. It can also be self-hosted.
Is Firezone still maintained?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 2 Oct 2026. Its GitHub repository shows 1.2k commits in the last 90 days.
What projects are similar to Firezone?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include VPN Portal, Bettervpn, and Iranian VPN-برای ایرانیان خارج.VPN PortalBettervpnIranian VPN-برای ایرانیان خارج
Who develops Firezone?
Firezone is developed by Firezone, Inc.
When did Firezone launch?
Firezone first shipped in 2020.

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